Czech Republic, Central Europe and floods
Analysis-Extreme weather adds to fiscal strains in central Europe
Just a week ago, before deadly floods swept through central Europe, the Czech Republic looked on track to become the first country in the region since COVID-19 to pull its budget deficit firmly below the 3% of GDP cap set by European Union rules.
Flood-hit regions in Central Europe will get billions in EU aid
A massive floodwave moving across Central Europe is threatening new areas and raising concerns among residents and leaders.
Central Europe's Floods Derail Financial Stability Amid Recovery
Severe floods have disrupted financial stability in the Czech Republic and Poland, jeopardizing efforts to control budget deficits post-COVID-19. The damage might cost $10 billion, with EU funds covering only part of the expenses.
Deadly floods add to fiscal strains in central Europe
Just a week ago, before deadly floods swept through central Europe, the Czech Republic looked on track to become the first country in the region since COVID-19 to pull its budget deficit firmly below the 3% of GDP cap set by European Union rules.
Central Europe flooding death toll rises to at least 23
The death toll from the severe flooding in Central Europe has risen to at least 23, according to the latest tally after another victim was confirmed. In the Czech Republic, a fifth death was announced by Interior Minister Vit Rakušan on Thursday.
23 killed by flooding in Central Europe
Poland joins Austria, the Czech Republic and Romania in being hard hit by floods after record rains in the region that started a week ago. Authorities have reported 23 deaths, with seven each in Poland and Romania, five in Austria and four in the Czech Republic.
Flood-hit regions in Central Europe to get billions in EU aid
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen has pledged billions of euros in aid for Central European countries that suffered enormous damage to infrastructure and housing during the massive flooding that has claimed 24 lives so far in the region.
Central Europe experiencing worst floods in at least two decades
Central Europe is experiencing the worst floods in at least two decades, with a trail of destruction from Romania to Poland and and the deaths of at least 23 people so far.
Czechia: Central Europe hit by massive floods
At least 22 people have already died in the floods in Austria, Poland, the Czech Republic and Romania. Among them, an Austrian firefighter who died during a rescue. The army arrived with 1,000 soldiers in support.
Flood-hit central Europe will get billions in EU aid, von der Leyen promises
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Central Europe floods expected to drive billions of EUR in total losses, says Aon
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Jewish and Israeli volunteers join in relief effort as floods pound Central Europe
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Central Europe flood deaths rise as citizens race to build defences
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Central Europe floods could cost up to $3.3bn in insured losses: Gallagher Re
Global reinsurance broker Gallagher Re estimates that the insured losses from the severe floods in central Europe, which ...
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Cities in Central Europe reinforce riverbanks ahead of more flooding
Soldiers have dropped sandbags from military helicopters to reinforce river embankments and evacuated residents as the worst ...